1.2.4+Create+a+view+with+theme+and+custom+layout

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Once you have created your Profile in Mahara it is time to set up your views.

Views are like web pages that contain different elements of your portfolio. You can have as many views as you like and each view can be restricted so that only some people have access to them. This means that you can have a view for employers, a view for employees, a view for hobbies, a view for education and whatever other views you feel that you need.

To create a view click on the 'My Portfolio' tab at the top of the page, circled in the picture below.



This will take you to the Portfolio view and you will be able to see what views you have available to you. Initially you will only have the Dashboard View.

To start creating your view click on 'Create view' on the right hand side of the screen. This will bring you to the Edit Content and Layout screen.



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 * Important note to remember. If at any stage you are do not know what to do roll your mouse over the Mahara link at the top left hand side of the page. This will take you to the home page or show you some hidden links next to the Mahara logo that will give you extra options.======

Choosing your Theme
In the middle is a drop down menu for you to choose a theme. This is where you get to pick the colours that you would like your view to be seen in.



Click on the theme that you would like to use and your screen will change to that theme. If you are unhappy with the theme simply click on the next one until you find one that you like.

Layout
Once you have chosen your theme you will need to decide on your layout. On the left hand side of the screen is a hyperlink that will change colour when you scroll over is. The hyperlink is called 'Change my View's Column Layout'. If you click on this you will be taken to another page where you can choose what sort of a layout you would like for your page.

On the drop down menu choose the number of columns you would like, up to 5. Then click 'Next'.



You will then go to a new page where you will be able to decide on the width of your columns. Choose what width you would like your columns and click 'Change my View's Column Layout'. You can go back at any time if you change your mind.



Once you have your Layout settled you can begin to add items to your View.

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